Saint Andrews Society of Sacramento
is a charitable and social organization of men of Scottish birth or ancestry. It is not affiliated with any religious institution.
The objectives of the Saint Andrew's Society are to afford charitable and educational assistance to Scots, lineal descendants of Scots, and the widows of Scotsmen; perpetuate Scottish traditions and culture; and to promote social activities among its members. The Society maintains permanent trust funds for its charitable and educational purposes. Contributions to the fund are tax deductible. For information on becoming a member, contact Chuck Jamison at 916 989-3953 or Don MacRae at 916 721-7349 (or see email address below).
2010 Calendar
January 11 - Board Meeting*
January 23 - SASS Burns' Supper - Radisson Hotel
February 8 - Board Meeting*
March 8 - Board Meeting*
March 13 - SSAS Spring Tea - Fremont Presbyterian Church
April 17 - SASS Annual General Meeting - Brickhouse Restaurant
April 24 & 25 - Sac Caledonian Club Games - Woodland
May 10 - Board Meeting*
June 14 - Board Meeting*
June 19 - SASS Installation (Bob Wyllie)
July 12 - Board Meeting*
August 9 - Board Meeting*
August 28 – SASS BBQ (Pres Thomson)
September 4 & 5 – SF Caledonian Club Games - Pleasanton
September 13 - Board Meeting*
October 11 - Board Meeting*
October 23 – SASS Ceilidh (Bruce Locken)
October 31 - Kirkin at Fremont Presbyterian
November 8 - Board Meeting*
November 19 - Tartan Ball (Friday evening)
November 20 - SASS Investiture - Sheepherder Inn (Clyde Scott)
November TBD - Kirkin’o’the Tartan at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
December 13 - Board Meeting*
December TBD - SASS Christmas Party (Jeff Goodwin)
*Board meetings are usually held in the main Admin Building at SMUD (6301 S St. Sacramento), 7 PM on the second Monday of each month and are always over by 9PM. Occasionally, an informal dinner meeting may be held. All members always welcome. Prospective members are welcome at most of our other activities.
2011 Calendar
January 10 - Board Meeting*
January 22 - SASS Burns' Supper - Radisson Hotel
February 14 - Board Meeting*
Flowers of the Forest
Officers 2010-2011
Jeff Goodwin - President
Alan Scott - Vice President
Doug Walters - Secretary
Charles Jamison - Treasurer
Board of Directors
Phil Richey (2013)
Corey MacIntyre (2013)
Don Wilson (2012)
Bruce Locken (2012)
Clyde Scott (2011)
Bill Wilson (2011)
Donald R. MacRae, Chaplain
George Morrow, Immediate Past President
Northern Ireland competitors hosted at Scott's
On April 22, 2010 Gordon (PC) and Susan Scott and George (PC) and Nancy Morrow hosted the 14 competitors and adult chaperones from Northern Ireland to a dinner at the Scotts. The award-winning competitors ranged from 11-year-old Emma Barr, 2007 Junior European Drum Major Champion to Brian Wilson, two times World Champion Drum Major (2004 and 2008) and 2009 Champion of Champion as well as a long list of national championships. Emma’s brother Scott (13) is All Ireland Solo Piper Champion. For five of the competitors this marked their first trip to our Games. Proud parents accompanying the group included Jackie Barr, Valeria Hamilton, Mervyn Sleeth. The group had spent the last two years raising funds, bake sales and all that for their trip.
After a busy day of practice and a bit of shopping the group enjoyed a good old fashioned Italian meal (yes Italian, with Gordon and Nancy what would you expect) and good company. A couple of them even tried the swimming pool, which we Sacramentens thought was way too cold. They were also presented with hospitality/memory gifts from the Caledonian Fund and the St. Andrews Society for which they expressed their great thanks and appreciation.
Gordon Scott